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Real Madrid back to winning ways in Spanish league. Girona is top after its 6th straight victory

Real Madrid got back to winning ways by beating Las Palmas 2-0 while Girona is top of the Spanish league after its sixth straight victory

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Vazquez - Assists off bench Vazquez assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Vazquez came on in relief of David Alaba, who left the match injured. He totaled his first assist of the season in 49 minutes of play. The Spaniard could get the next start at right back, especially if Alaba has to sit out.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrygo - Bags assist Rodrygo assisted once to go with three shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Las Palmas.

Impact Rodrygo got his first assist of the season, breaking a six-match streak of failing to make the scoresheet. He's struggled to find goals to open up the campaign following the departure of Karim Benzema, scoring just one on 33 shots (10 on target) in eight games in all competitions. The Brazilian could revert back to his normal winger position, now that Joselu has adjusted well and with Vinicuis Junior back from injury.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brahim Diaz - Scores first goal for Real Madrid Diaz scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), six crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact Diaz was upstanding during his first start of the season, scoring his first goal for the team while recording six crosses. He was only given the start to give Jude Bellingham a day to rest with another match on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mato Joselu - Nets goal Joselu scored one goal to go with seven shots (five on target) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Joselu continues his hot start for the team, netting his third league goal of the season. He has been taking his opportunities in front of the net, recording 28 shots (13 on target) in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kepa Arrizabalaga - Keeps another clean sheet Arrizabalaga had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact Arrizabalaga keeps his second league clean sheet after allowing three to Atletico Madrid on Sunday. He's conceded just five goals on 12 saves and three sheets in all competitions thus far. The keeper will head to Girona for the next match on Saturday, who have scored 14 goals in the last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Las Palmas vs. Real Madrid FREE LIVE STREAM (9/27/23): Watch La Liga online | Time, TV, channel Las Palmas faces Real Madrid in a La Liga match on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 (9/27/23) at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • NJ.COM

Real Madrid's problem position: Why Garcia and Mendy have yet to solve left-back dilemma Left-back has long been a headache for Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti. So how does he fix it?

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David Alaba - Leaves with injury Alaba exited Wednesday's match against Las Palmas early after picking up an undisclosed injury.

Impact Alaba appeared to pick up an injury in Wednesday's match after being substituted off the pitch in the 41st minute. This could be a huge blow for Madrid if the injury is serious, especially with regular starter Eder Militao already sidelined with a torn ACL. Alaba was replaced by Lucas Vazquez, who will probably fill in Alaba's place in the Starting XI if the injury is serious. If Vazquez does not fill in, then Nacho will be the next most probable candidate.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid have one big concern to address already - conceding early goals Real Madrid have conceded four times in the first 15 minutes of La Liga games this season. Carlo Ancelotti knows his side have a problem

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Toni Kroos - Records goal Kroos scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Kroos got his first goal of the season, but it was not enough to take the win Sunday. He's been doing a fine job in his new role for the team, recording a goal and an assist on 23 crosses (nine accurate) and 18 chances created in seven appearances in all competitions, three of them coming as starts.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kepa Arrizabalaga - Lets in three Arrizabalaga had one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Arrizabalaga allowed a season high of goals to take their first loss of the season. He had only let in two goals during his previous four matches since joining on loan from Chelsea. The keeper's next opponent will be Las Palmas on Wednesday who have scored just once in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Junior - Called up against Las Palmas Vinicius (hamstring) was named to the squad list for Wednesday's clash with Las Palmas.

Impact Vinicius has been sidelined since Aug. 24 versus Celta Vigo, a stretch of four matches on the shelf due to his hamstring problem. Having started all three matches to start the season, Vinicius should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI, even if he comes off the bench this first time out. Joselu figures to be the odd man out whenever VInicius reclaims his place in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Carvajal - Back in squad Carvajal (strain) will be in contention to face Las Palmas on Wednesday.

Impact Carvajal looks set to return following a two-match absence due to his muscular injury. Prior to his absence, the right-back started five straight matches in which he registered one assist, four shots (two on target) and 14 crosses (two accurate). If Carvajal rejoins the starting XI, he figures to relegate Lucas Vazquez to a bench role.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arda Guler - Sustains quad injury Guler (knee) suffered a quadriceps injury in training and will be sidelined indefinitely, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact Guler looked close to returning from a knee injury but now appears to have suffered a new problem during his recovery. With the busy schedule ahead including a mid-week clash with Las Palmas on Wednesday and Champions League action against Napoli on Oct. 3, Guler could miss up to four matches before the October international break.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti's tactical blunder shows why modern teams avoid narrow formations Real Madrid's 4-3-2-1 formation in the derby with Atletico left them repeatedly exposed and brought the first league defeat of their season

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vinicius Junior - Back at training Vinicius (hamstring) participated in training in the lead-up to Wednesday's clash with Las Palmas.

Impact Vinicius has been sidelined for the club's last four matches, including the UCL clash with Union Berlin, due to his lingering hamstring problem. Prior to his absence, the forward started each of the first three contests in which he recorded one goal on seven shots (three on target) and three crosses (zero accurate). Once given the all-clear, Vinicius should be a near-lock to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bellingham lost in Ancelotti's midfield gamble as Real Madrid fail on several fronts Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season after failing on several fronts against Atletico Madrid

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Atletico Madrid beats Real Madrid 3-1 in Spanish league to end rival's perfect start to the season

Atletico Madrid has ended Real Madrid’s perfect start with a 3-1 win in their first Spanish league derby of the season

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid vs. Atlético de Madrid FREE LIVE STREAM (9/24/23): Watch La Liga online | Time, TV, channel Real Madrid faces Atlético de Madrid in a La Liga match on Sunday, September 24, 2023 (9/24/23) at Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • NJ.COM